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Resources & Services

Ways our Team Can Help
  • Veterans educational benefits information
  • Financial aid information and application assistance
  • Academic counseling
  • Peer support and mentoring
  • Presentations, workshops and panel discussions 
  • Referrals to on-campus wellness and mental health professionals
  • Access to computers and assistive technology devices

Mission & Vision

Mission

The Foothill Veterans Resource Center's mission is to ensure that our nation's student Veterans and military service members are provided quality services and opportunities for academic success, professional growth, and meaningful employment.

Vision

Our vision is to create a supportive environment that guarantees the success of our Veterans through academics, camaraderie and wellness.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 

Fall 2020

Veterans Housing Support

Veterans Emergency Housing Assistance Fund

The Foothill College Veterans Emergency Housing Assistance Fund is available to provide financial assistance to Foothill student veterans and service members in case of an emergency event or situation affecting housing. 

Situations or events may involve circumstances which are sudden, unexpected and affect a student’s ability to function as a student. 

The Foothill Veterans Housing Assistance funds are awarded on a one-time basis, per household, up to a maximum of $750.00 per academic year. Grant will be available until funds are depleted.

Download the Application Form

Other Housing Resources

Also visit our Foothill College Housing Insecurity Resources program for other options.

Book Loan & Voucher Program

Book Voucher

Book vouchers available and limited every quarter on a first-come, first-serve basis to veterans/military active/reservists who are currently taking classes.

  • Application deadline:  5:00 PM on second Friday of the quarter.
  • Buy books two weeks prior through second week of the quarter.
  • Book Voucher instructions will be emailed to eligible recipients.
  • Book Purchases only available online, until further notice.

Apply Now for a $150 Book Voucher

==COVID-19 UPDATE==

Due to COVID-19, VRC Book Voucher program will be availabe for Foothill College online Book store purchasinG only.  until further notice...

Book Loans

Need a book for class? We may be able to loan it to you! Next steps to access this program:

VRC Book loan program is made possible by veterans and students donating their books to the Veterans Resource Center for future student veterans use.  If you have textbooks that you would like to donate, please contact us.

== COVID-19 UPDATE==

Due to COVID-19, VRC Book Loan program will not be availabe for Spring, Summer and Fall of 2021. For donated books to the VRC Book Loan program, please send an email to contactvrc@fhda.edu

Scholarships

Are you interested in additional support? Check out the scholarships linked below, and let us know if you have any questions.

The Lawyers of Distinction Scholarship

The Lawyers of Distinction Scholarship was founded to help college students achieve their dreams without having to worry about the financial burden of whether or not they will be able to afford school. It’s no secret that education fees are outrageous, and we want to play a part in supporting future generations. Each year we will award one student with a $1,000 scholarship.

The Eli Whitney Students Program

The Eli Whitney Students Program (EWSP) is a small undergraduate program designed specifically for individuals who have taken a significant break from their formal education. This program offers a more flexible route to pursue a Yale liberal arts and science education full- or part-time.

The Nancy Etz Academic Scholarship

The Nancy Etz Academic Scholarship was created to recognize an outstanding student and provide them the resources needed to advance in their disciplines and eventually pursue their dream careers.

The National University Veterans, Spouses, and Dependenst Scholarship

The National University Veterans, Spouses, and Dependenst Scholarship is designed to reduce tuition expenses for veterans and their family members who are not using, or do not have access to the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship.

Scholarship Helpful Links

Teaching and Learning Center

Provides help with writing your scholarship essay.

Scholarship Application Checklist

Provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the application process

Tips for writing "My Story" Essay

Provides tips and a breakdown of the “My Story” essay prompt, that is part of the general application

 

FA TV Scholarship Video Links

How to apply for Foothill College scholarships

Understanding the financial aid process at Foothill College

Financial Aid Department Contact Info

Phone: 650.949.7245

Email: fhfinancialaidoffice@fhda.edu

Instagram @foothill_financialaid

Community Services

Local Libraries Introduce VetNow

Free Online Support Service for Military Veterans

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is pleased to announce the addition of VetNow, a free service offered through all SCCLD libraries. Created by Brainfuse, a live online tutoring company, VetNow provides military veterans and their families free and easily accessible online resources specifically tailored to help United States veterans as they transition into a civilian workforce.

"According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the State of California has the largest population of military veterans, more than 1.7 million. As a provider of free resources and educational materials, it's important our libraries offer timely and pertinent information that residents can utilize. One such resource, VetNow, provides essential information to military veterans as they search for support or assistance both locally and nationally," stated Mike Wasserman, SCCLD Joint Powers Authority Board Chair and County of Santa Clara Supervisor.

VetNow, with its wide variety of subject matter, coursework and training, is a valuable database for veterans and their families, providing resources specific to the military veteran. Once logged into VetNow, visitors have the opportunity to speak with a Veterans Administration (VA) specialist and receive one-on-one assistance in navigating VA benefits and services, applying for jobs, preparing for a variety of careers, and accessing community resources regarding education, employment, housing, and health.

Anyone interested in utilizing the VetNow resource can go to SCCLD's main website, www.sccl.org and click on the Services heading. Information can be retrieved from any electronic device connected to Wi-Fi. Key resources available to veterans include a carefully selected list of eligible benefits and community resources, live job coaching and a resume lab that helps with translating key military skills and words into transferable skills and civilian careers. Included in the resource are lessons, videos and practice tests veterans and their families can use when choosing their next career path. Online help hours with VA specialists are Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PST).

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